Max Scherzer, last 3 starts

Max Scherzer, regular season

Since exiting his Aug. 1 start with neck spasms, Scherzer has not missed a beat. The Nats ace has allowed two earned runs in seven innings of work in each of his last two starts with a combined 19 strikeouts and just three walks.

To Be Announced

Travis Wood, last 3 starts

Travis Wood, regular season

The veteran left-hander rebounded from a pair of rough outings, battling through five two-run innings against the Phillies. Since being acquired from Kansas City, Wood has a 5.57 ERA in four starts, all of which have lasted at least five innings.

Gio Gonzalez, last 3 starts

Gio Gonzalez, regular season

Gonzalez has been simply spectacular over his last three starts, going 3-0 with a 0.43 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 21 innings. The left-hander is on a roll, having completed at least six innings in 13 out of his last 14 outings.

Dinelson Lamet, last 3 starts

Dinelson Lamet, regular season

The rookie righty has posted a 2.37 ERA over his past five starts. He’s scaled back his changeup use significantly, instead relying on a dominant fastball/slider mix. Opponents are hitting .146 against his slider in those five outings.

Tanner Roark, last 3 starts

Tanner Roark, regular season

Roark pitched his third straight quality start last time out, holding the Angels to three runs across seven innings. The right-hander has a 3.26 ERA in August, his lowest in any month so far. Since posting a 8.31 ERA in June, Roark has a 3.40 ERA.